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How many proscar tablets should I add in a 60 ml of Minoxidil bottle to make a 0.1% topical Finasteride?

I want to quit oral finasteride due to side effects. Topical finasteride is not available in our country. I want to know How many proscar tablets should I add in a 60 ml of minoxidil 5% bottle to make a 0.1% topical finasteride .

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Dr. Jeff Donovan, MD, PhD
Dr. Jeff Donovan, MD, PhD
Certified Dermatologist
Answered on May 16, 2018
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Dr. Michael Meshkin, MD - Account Suspended
Dr. Michael Meshkin, MD - Account Suspended
Board Certified Hair Restoration Surgeon
Answered on May 17, 2018
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Dr. William Rassman, MD (retired)
Dr. William Rassman, MD (retired)
Hair Restoration Surgeon, Board Certified in General Surgery
Answered on May 17, 2018
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